# Event Details - **Event Name**: Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Pat Papadeas for a practical, accessible workshop designed specifically for writers.About this EventWhether you're drafting your first manuscript or preparing to publish, understanding the legal landscape is essential to safeguarding your creative work. Join Pat Papadeas for a practical, accessible workshop designed specifically for writers.In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how copyright works in Canada, what rights you automatically hold, and how to avoid common pitfalls when working with publishers or using third-party material. We’ll also explore issues like defamation, privacy, and permissions—topics every author should consider before sharing their work with the world.Perfect for new and aspiring writers, this workshop gives you the essential tools to protect your work and navigate the legal framework that surrounds authorship in Canada.​Empower your creativity by understanding your rights. Join us and build your legal toolkit.About Pat (Panayota) Papadeas: A retired Professor of Legal Studies at St. Clair College, where she spent over 20 years teaching business law and intellectual property. She is the co-author of Business Law in Canada, 3rd Edition (Emond Montgomery) and has long been committed to making legal concepts clear and accessible. Now active in consulting and community education, Pat brings her extensive background to this workshop to help writers understand the legal landscape surrounding their creative work. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/5852d040-d716-11f0-a871-a7cabfa47992-rimg-w592-h740-dc3773b9-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amherstburg/protect-your-words-a-legal-toolkit-for-writers-in-canada/100001977350816521 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.55, max: 17.55, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Amherstburg - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: River Bookshop - **lat**: 42.1025035 - **long**: -83.11186959999999 - **full address**: River Bookshop, 67 Richmond Street, Amherstburg, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9496dbfb25cf49889c3f89b61d31185821350e743b115a525b2703ac982a17c0-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc3774b8-gmir.jpg?v=1765515185 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada being held? - **A:** Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at River Bookshop, 67 Richmond Street, Amherstburg, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada? - **A:** Tickets for Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada are priced at CAD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 18 + CAD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada? - **A:** Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada is organized by Rose City Writers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Protect Your Words: A Legal Toolkit for Writers in Canada is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amherstburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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We are a writing community dedicated to supporting each other throughout our writing journeys. We have writers with a range of experience working on vastly different projects such as novels, plays, comics, role playing, etc. All are welcome." } ] } ] ```